Tag: Sustainable development
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Local municipality productive efficiency and its determinants in South Africa
Abstract: The potential determinants of efficiency gaps among 231 local municipalities in South Africa are investigated. It is shown that 3 categories of municipalities could have achieved the same level of services with 16 to 80% fewer resources. Fiscal autonomy and skilled top management were key factors. Author(s): Monkam, Nara F. Source(s): , Department of…
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A draft international framework for CSO development effectiveness : presented for consideration by CSOs, donors and governments
Abstract: Author(s): Source(s): , 31 p. version 2 Published: 2010 Open forum for CSO development effectiveness, [Brussels] (English ISBN/ISSN: / Link: http://www.ccic.ca/_files/en/what_we_do/2010_11_framework_for_cso_dev_eff_final.pdf
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Participatory forest management in Ethiopia, practices and experiences
Abstract: A survey of Participatory Forest Management (PFM) actors in Ethiopia revealed that success depends on factors such as collaboration, involvement, continuous follow-up and support, strengthening already present traditional systems, and linking income generation to forest management. Author(s): Winberg, Ellen Source(s): , 41 p., ill., graphs, maps, tabs Published: 2010 Food and agriculture organization of…
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Local development outlook Cambodia
Abstract: This Executive Summary provides a comprehensive overview of local development trends in Cambodia. It discusses policy, decentralization and governance reforms aimed at reducing disparities and exploiting Cambodia’s enormous potential. Author(s): Crosta, Nicola; Abrams, Julian Source(s): , 34 p., ill., graphs, tabs Published: 2010 United nations capital development fund (UNCDF), New York, NY (English ISBN/ISSN:…
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Commission on environmental, economic and social policy (CEESP)
Abstract: CEESP, the IUCN Commission on Environmental, Economic and Social Policy, is a professional network that provides guidance and support towards effective policies and practices in environmental and biodiversity conservation, natural resources management, and sustainable development. Author(s): IUCN Source(s): , Published: 2010 International union for conservation of nature and natural resources (IUCN). Commission on environmental,…
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Sustainable development as a community-of-practice : insights from rural water projects in Egypt
Abstract: This work applies a community-of-practice (CoP) approach towards understanding the sustainability of 23 Egyptian rural water projects. Only decentralized regional governance can achieve an economy of scale while ensuring projects facilitate and harness localized practices. Author(s): Armanios, Daniel Erian Source(s): , 29 p., ill., tabs Published: 2010 Stanford university. Collaboratory for research on global…
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SDC support for sustainable local government finances : results of the learning project
Abstract: This multimedia LearnBook combines video, case material, and introductory text in one format to sum up the main results of the learning project Sustainable Local Government Finances. It has 5 sections, including one on supporting local governments to increase their own revenues. Author(s): DEZA Source(s): , 13 p., ill. Published: 2009 Swiss agency for…